All are welcome and no registration is required Presentation: Dr. Nancy Wise will discuss some of the widespread but unsubstantiated beliefs people have about French immersion, and how those beliefs often result in barriers that restrict access to the program for students with learning disabilities. She will share research evidence obtained by leading investigators indicating that, with the provision of support both at school and at home, most students are successful in French immersion. Information, strategies, and resources designed to…

Are you curious about the Disability Tax Credit? We are pleased to offer this upcoming workshop for parents, guardians and the wider community – just in time for tax season!

Differentiating between diagnoses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety can be challenging given the many symptoms shared between these conditions (e.g., restlessness/psychomotor agitation, concentration difficulties, decreased attention, increased distractibility, mood swings, and anger outbursts) (Grogan et al., 2017). To further complicate matters, studies have revealed that approximately one third of adults with ADHD have current comorbid anxiety or mood disorders (“Managing ADHD”, 2007). Within children specifically, those with ADHD and anxiety have a comorbidity rate of 25% of…

For Adults Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD: Setting ourselves up for success Understanding ADHD in the Workplace Self-Regulation 101: Phew – that was intense! Understanding ADHD’s Impact on Adult Relationships For Adolescents Transitioning from Childhood ADHD into Adolescent ADHD and Beyond Executive Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD: Setting them up for success Getting Ready for the Transition into Post-Secondary Self-Regulation in Adolescence: Navigating the perfect storm Presenters Megan Smith, Ph.D., C. Psych Dr. Smith has her Ph.D. in Child…

The doctor or psychologist has just informed you that your child or adolescent has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. You may be shocked, or maybe you have suspected it for some time. Either way, unless you have been down this path before, you have a long list of questions and concerns. Your medical professional gave you a quick overview of ADHD, but you are now looking to the Internet for more information and others are giving you a great…

In this first of a series of 3 webinars, Emily will describe and demonstrate playful phonological and phonemic awareness tasks that move children along a developmental continuum and form a strong oral language foundation for reading. She will pay particular attention to the often missed pieces of phonemic awareness and will model ways to develop “diagnostic ears,” to differentiate tasks for a range of abilities within a kindergarten classroom setting. She will then discuss specific strategies and concrete materials for connecting phonological awareness and print.

Dyslexia is the most common learning difference affecting students in Canadian classrooms, yet many educators feel unsure and frustrated about how to help these students succeed. We will discuss the nature of dyslexia and address some of the common misconceptions with Dr. Jamie Metsala, a registered clinical psychologist and Professor of Education at Mount St. Vincent University. Having dyslexia not only affects the student in the classroom but it also has a physiological component in everyday life. We will be…

Part One: Wednesday, April 8th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Part Two: Wednesday, April 15th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ADHD in early childhood (under six years of age) continues to be under recognized and under treated. This is of considerable concern because 79% of children with ADHD test impaired in school readiness despite their IQ being equivalent to other children. Early assessment and diagnosis of ADHD allows for the implementation of specialized behavioural strategies, school and home…